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PWV 189M

1974 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,844 mi
Last recorded70,844 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWV 189M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 70,844 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 70,428 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 70,116 miles

Front tyres perishing

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2014 69,889 miles

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2013 69,699 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery insecure on nearside rear

Pass 16 Feb 2012 69,329 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 69,321 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 69,312 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 69,312 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 69,155 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 68,984 miles

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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PWV 189M is a 1974 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PWV 189M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 52 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PWV 189M?

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What year was PWV 189M registered?

PWV 189M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 28 March 1974.

Is PWV 189M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PWV 189M shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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